Hello from Italy

[NewJeffCT]

We're in Florence today, heading to Venice tomorrow. Weather has been great - around 70 and sunny each day.

We felt the earthquake a bit in Rome, but I wasn't sure what it was... for all I knew, it could have been a passing train. I woke up and said, "I wonder if that was an earthquake," and then fell back asleep... living in CT, I had never felt one before.

Surprised at how many people speak English, though I would guess that Chinese is probably the 3rd most common language, judging by the plethora of Chinese restaurants and shops in both Rome & Florence.

I'll post some pics when I get back.